This pendant features a luminous sestertius of Severus Alexander, struck at the Rome mint in the early third century CE. Cast in orichalcum—a golden bronze alloy reserved for Rome’s most prestigious coinage—it carries both the emperor’s portrait and the personification of Providentia.
On the obverse, the young emperor appears radiate, his bust draped in classical style. On the reverse, Providentia, goddess of foresight, stands with corn-ears, a modius, and a cornucopia, embodying abundance, stability, and the divine guidance Rome desperately sought in its final years of peace.
The History
Severus Alexander ascended the throne at just 13, becoming the last emperor of the Severan dynasty. His reign sought moderation and virtue, but ended with his assassination in AD 235, sparking the Crisis of the Third Century. The reverse image of Providentia reflects Rome’s reliance on foresight, planning, and divine favor during its final years of stability. Cast in orichalcum, a golden-bronze alloy used for high-value coinage, this sestertius glows with the prestige and ambition of late Imperial Rome
Coin Details
Ruler: Severus Alexander (AD 222–235)
Date: c. 231–235 CE
Mint: Rome
Obverse: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG — radiate, draped head right
Reverse: PROVIDENTIA AVG — Providentia standing left, with corn-ears, modius, and cornucopia; S–C across fields
Metal: Orichalcum (golden bronze)
Diameter: ~25 mm
Weight: ~10 g
Provenance: Acquired from a reputable U.S. dealer
What’s Included
Authentic sestertius of Severus Alexander in solid 18k gold bezel
Solid 14k gold chain (choice of 16", 18", or 20")
Signed certificate of authenticity with historical notes
Velvet presentation box
Polishing cloth and care instructions
Free insured U.S. shipping, worldwide shipping available
The Peregrine Collection
The Peregrine Collection represents the finest of our offerings—rare or historically significant coins, each set in a fully hand-forged 18k gold bezel and paired with a dainty 14k gold chain. Every bezel is shaped, hammered, and polished entirely by hand to follow the natural contours of the ancient coin, ensuring both secure preservation and refined presentation. No two settings are ever alike, making each pendant a singular work of wearable history.
Orichalcum Sestertius in Solid 18k Gold
16
$1,750.00
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